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under Kamen Rider, Other Conventions

Long hoped for by collectors it seems we may be one step closer to finally having S.H. Figuarts Kamen Rider J! J, is currently on display at Chara Expo 2016 in Singapore. An unexpected reveal for sure, we currently don’t have estimates on release date or pricing for J. For all we know he could disappear in to the vault of unreleased prototypes, but let’s hope not.

You may recall Kamen Rider J as the last of the trilogy of 90’s rider movies including Shin & ZO. Created after the official Showa period ended these three riders are still classified with their earlier predecessors rather than the Heisei segment of the franchise. If J is indeed released then that means the Showa era of Kamen Rider will officially be complete in figure form. All 15 main Showa riders will at least adorn your shelves together.

So what do you think about this reveal? Will it finally fill that longstanding hole in your collection? And as is often the question, where is Kiva, the long missing Heisei Rider? Sound off in the comments!

under Power Rangers

Two interesting releases announced by Shout! Factory this week-

*First up, Power Rangers Dino Thunder will be receiving a Complete Series DVD Release! This 5-disc set containing all 38 episodes (including the special tribute Legacy Of Power celebrating 500 episodes of the Power Rangers series) will be released on October 18, 2016 for the very modest price of $19.98 USD.

*Next, Shout! has announced a special rerelease of Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Complete Series! This will be similar to the hardcover set released by Shout! back in 2012, in updated (and sadly at time of writing, unrevealed) packaging. This 19-disc set will also be released on October 18, 2016!

under Ultraman

Excellent news for Ultra fans excited about the new series!

Online streaming service CrunchyRoll has announced that Ultraman Orb will be available via their website!

The year 2016 marks the 50th anniversary of Ultraman, the 1st entry in Tsuburaya Productions’ long-running Ultra series of tokusatsu TV shows, and the veteran special effects studio is gearing up to celebrate with a new entry entitled Ultraman Orb.

The first episode of Ultraman Orb is now online for easy viewing! Stop by CrunchyRoll and give it a try!

under Power Rangers, San Diego Comic Con

San Diego Comic Con 2016 is less than two weeks away and the panel information is beginning to be released! We’ve been keeping our eyes out for any Power Rangers panel news (what with the movie cast mentioning they’d be at the show this year) and so far we haven’t been disappointed – there’s two panels on Friday, July 22nd that deal with or probably deal with the Power Rangers!

First off – at 11:30am in room 5AB is the BOOM! Studios Power Rangers panel with host Yoshi Sudarso:

In January, BOOM! Studios launched Mighty Morphin Power Rangers, a new comic series based on Saban Brands’ hit ’90s live-action children’s TV series about a group of ordinary teenagers who “morphed” into superheroes to save the world from evil. Series writer Kyle Higgins, cover artist Goñi Montes, The Ongoing Adventures of Bulk and Skull writer Steve Orlando, editor Dafna Pleban, Saban Brands director of development and production Melissa Flores, and Saban Brands director of global consumer products Jason Bischoff talk about the series, the spinoff Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Pink, and the everlasting popularity of these “teenagers with attitude.” Moderated by stunt performer and actor, long-time Power Rangers superfan, and Blue Ranger on the current season of Power Rangers Dino Super Charge, Yoshi Sudarso. Plus everyone in attendance will receive a free Power Rangers item!

That’s right – the Dino Charge Blue Ranger is hosting! One can only imagine how much fun that panel is going to be. We will do our best to be there to cover it!

And later on that same day at 8:00pm in room 29AB is the Shout! Factory and Scream Factory panel:

Brian Ward (DVD producer) and Jeff Nelson (senior marketing director) make exclusive announcements, deliver sneak peeks of video from upcoming releases, and more.

Brian Ward likes to drop news on Power Rangers DVD releases in these panels. Will we get an announcement of Power Rangers Dino Thunder season set, or possibly something else related to Super Sentai? Stay tuned to TokuNation.com for your complete SDCC 2016 coverage!!

under Power Rangers

The highly anticipated Power Rangers Dino Charge DVD “Breakout” is coming out THIS TUESDAY featuring the arrival of the powerful Gold Dino Charge Ranger! To celebrate the release of this DVD, Lionsgate has sent us a link for you to enjoy a fun activity/coloring page! Click the button below and start coloring!

Power Rangers Dino Charge “Breakout” releases on Tuesday, July 12th on DVD and Digital Download. Suggested retail price is $14.98 but as always prices may vary.

Stay tuned for our review coming this weekend! Spoiler – pick up this DVD!

under Power Rangers, San Diego Comic Con

Coming as a bit of a surprise for this upcoming San Diego Comic Con is an exclusive Legacy Communicator from Toys’R’Us being offered through their partners at Entertainment Earth.

Limited to only 500 pieces, this exclusive comes in a special box with a special piece to display your Legacy Communicator. Afterwards, the Legacy Communicator should be available in Toys’R’Us stores (however the only way to get this version is to head to SDCC 2016).

Will you be picking one up? Sound off in our discussion thread! Thanks to Action Figure Insider for the heads up!

under Power Morphicon

It’s been a crazy week as our team prepares for San Diego Comic Con coverage. And in case you missed it over the Holiday weekend last weekend (July 4th), the Official Power Morphicon convention updated with some new guest announcements! Check out the list of guests below:

  • Rajia Baroudi (Mighty Morphin Alien Rangers, White Ranger)
  • Robert Axelrod (voice of Lord Zedd)
  • Kerrigan Mahan (voice of Goldar, voice of Power Rangers Lost Galaxy‘s Magna Defender)
  • Sabrina Lu (villain Scorpina, Mighty Morphin Power Rangers)
  • Nakia Burrise (Power Rangers Zeo Yellow Ranger, Power Rangers Turbo Yellow Ranger)
  • Keith Robinson (Power Rangers Lightspeed Rescue Green Ranger)

The Official Power Morphicon convention takes place August 12th through the 14th in Pasadena, California. Registration is still open but closes in a week! Click here and register now! We will see you at the show!

under General Tokusatsu News

You’ve seen them throughout the years at various Tamashii Nations events and wondered “when can I buy those?!” No it’s not the long lost prototypes of the SWAT Dekarangers or Rio & Mele. But the Blank figures we’ve all come to know. Used to showcase new body & articulation sculpts as well as Tamashii Effects we all wondered if these unique figures would ever be released. Now, they have. So today we’re taking an extensive look at S.H. Figuarts Body-Kun (Gray) DX Set!

Body-Kun is a wonderfully generic figure. The basis for any custom you desire, the subject of any photograph you can imagine, and the ultimate piece of reference for an artist. Body-Kun & the simultaneously released Body-Chan are perhaps the most uninhibited and fun figuarts I’ve ever handled. Loaded down with a plethora of accessories including a multitude of hands, weapons, and every day devices, this seemingly lifeless faceless figure manages to express more in body language alone than most other figuarts ever can.

We’ve attached a selection of images to this post but you can view the full 60+ image gallery by clicking “Discuss on the TokuNation Forums” at the bottom of this post. I had a lot of fun shootinhg this gallery, more than I ever anticipated. So I hope you enjoy it.

under Super Sentai

At Tokyo Toy Show last month, we saw a new set of plush dolls based on the four Zyuman heroes from Dobutsu Sentai Zyuohger.

Now, new official images of these items have been posted online– confirming the price and release date for these items!

The Zyuman plush dolls- officially named the Atsumare! Zyuman Series will be released on July 30, 2016. Each doll will cost a mere 1620 Yen before shipping and handling! Consult your preferred Super Sentai retailer if you are interested in adding this series to your collection.

under Ultraman

Just a few days ago, Bandai teased the release of high end props from the Ultraman franchise that will be coming down the pipe line, we now have official images of the first two offerings of what is now being called the Ultra Replica line, which will be released via Premium Bandai. 

First off, we have the Ultra Replica Beta Capsule of the first Ultraman it will be joined by Ultraman Tiga’s Spark Lens, both pieces will come with distinct display bases.

Pre orders will simultaneously begin on July 8th and will ship out sometime November 2016. Both pieces will cost 7800 yen before middleman fees and over seas shipping.